Fans of Halloween who can’t get enough of the holiday, take heart. Campus groups will host Halloween events over three nights next week. Admission is free and the public is welcome at all events.
Sunday, Oct. 29, 5-7 p.m., Memorial Union South Ballroom
Greek Trick or Treat
A family-friendly indoor event hosted by ISU sorority and fraternity chapters. Activities include bag toss, limbo, face painting, Halloween bowling and more, appropriate for children in kindergarten through fifth grade. All participants are encouraged to dress up in costumes. A costume contest will begin at 6 p.m., with prizes awarded for the best children’s costumes in these categories: funniest, scariest, cutest and most creative.
Monday, Oct. 30, 7:30 p.m., Tye Hall, Music
Octubaween
A fun performance featuring Halloween and tuba-inspired music performed by a band of tubas, euphoniums and trombones, directed by assistant director of bands Christian Carichner. The performance includes skits, costumes and candy. Those attending are encouraged to come in costume.
Tuesday, Oct. 31, 7-8 p.m., 2019 Morrill
Ghost Stories of Iowa State
University Museums interpretation specialist David Faux will share haunted stories from the university’s history. Museums staff are guardians, he said, of more than two dozen accounts of creepy activity on campus. Attendees are welcome -- but not required -- to wear costumes. If time permits, audience members may be able to share additional stories of ISU abnormal activity.
